The university challenge
As public trust in higher education falters, WashU leans into our strengths of affordability, career readiness and open dialogue.
Low-carb diet delivers added liver benefits beyond weight loss
WashU Medicine researchers led a clinical trial testing three diets with different proportions of fat and carbohydrates and found all of them improved metabolic health, but a ketogenic plan had additional benefits for liver health and blood sugar control.
A guide for new college students
Leading WashU experts offer first-time college students their advice on topics such as how to thrive socially and academically and how to take care of physical and emotional well-being.